We created this for our friends and family, most of whom do not understand why Jim would quit a great job that he loved (President of JanSport - Eastpak - Kipling International) and how we can move away from a city that we enjoy (Antwerp, Belgium) and onto a boat with no idea what we are doing or where we are going. This site will tell the story of our adventures.

The red line shows our land travels in Gerty, the old, tubby, campervan we owned in 2011. The blue line shows our sailing trip around the country in 2012. Whatever mode of transportation you choose, New Zealand is a magnificent country for adventures!